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DY11 ELW

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 ELW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 125,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion front subframe,rear axle,springs

Pass 27 Jun 2024 123,284 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,springs,rear axle,springs

Fail 26 Jun 2024 123,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,springs,rear axle,springs

Pass 26 Jul 2023 122,580 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 114,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise at service limit for replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush very very worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,426 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracking at base

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,097 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,673 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to scrub on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to scrub on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,690 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,791 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DY11 ELW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY11 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY11 ELW registered?

DY11 ELW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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